Isaiah 7:9b as follows, “If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.” This is a call for Ahaz—and us—to believe and to trust God. It is a call to put away the fear and anxiety and to “be careful, be quiet, not fear, and not let your heart be... Continue Reading

Jesus’ body was removed from the cross on Wednesday just before the High Sabbath began on Thursday.  Jesus Died on Wednesday night, and He was in the tomb Thursday through Saturday night, which was three full days, and He rose from the dead early Sunday morning.  Jesus was the “Passover Lamb” who died for the... Continue Reading

Although we rejoice in Christ’s victory over the grave, we nevertheless fear death. Christians are not guaranteed exemption from a painful death. Nevertheless, the thought of death often brings fear for Christians and non-Christians alike. That fear is bound up with the question of what happens after death. For the Christian, there is a promise from... Continue Reading

I tremble for Christians who can read the prophets without fearing for our country. God called it “great wickedness” to look to a human deliverer years ago. What will He say to us if we do the same and expect Him to bless our plans?   Our country is in crisis. As election day approaches,... Continue Reading

The Spirit of God comes to live in every true Christian the moment they believe. God’s great gift is to give us His own Spirit with such nearness that He is always accessible. Many believers don’t know of His indwelling. They have the Divine engine in the car but never turn the key through dependency and... Continue Reading

In these difficult last days, when the moonscape of our present evil world abounds with so many deadly counterfeits, let’s listen hard to what the apostle had to say. Let’s not allow ourselves to think of our faith simply as a religion, a world-view, or a set of morals. Let’s remember the deep reason for... Continue Reading

If you are a child of God through faith in Christ Jesus, he will rescue you because he delights in you. He will either draw you out of many waters or carry you through them. He may even invite you to walk on the waves with him by keeping your eyes on him. The Lord... Continue Reading

Most of us won’t be the famous ones who speak on the stage or write the epistle, but we should strive to have our name on the list. We should show up, be involved, and be among the many co-laborers that work to build God’s church. We are not owners of our time, abilities, education, experiences, capacity,... Continue Reading

One of the primary reasons in Scripture that God pours out His wrath—and accomplishes salvation for us—is to show us and the world who He is.  Observing His judgment and mercy should leave us in awe of His nature and of the Gospel, keep us humble in remembering our sin, and be forever grateful that... Continue Reading

Like him, I want to be an older man who mentors younger men with the confidence that the Lord will use them greatly in the future. Some men, as they grow older, become increasingly critical about younger believers. That’s such an unhelpful attitude. Instead, I want to teach younger men the Bible, believing they will... Continue Reading